first time build 250 gallon propane tank

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The doors don't seem to be that heavy we had talked about putting on counterweights originally but it doesn't really seem necessary I seem them on almost all smokers. Are the doors usually really heavy or is it just to make them very easy to lift
 
"Heavy" is relative. In fact you might have some relatives who think they are heavier than you do.

Counterweights make them easier to lift, but they can also serve another purpose.

A properly designed counterweight and door stop will hold the door up when opened.
 
I have a question I have a piece of galvanized 6 inch pipe I want to use for the smoke stack will it be OK to use since the cc should never get over 300 degrees
 
I have a question I have a piece of galvanized 6 inch pipe I want to use for the smoke stack will it be OK to use since the cc should never get over 300 degrees


Yep.... If it does get hot, be sure you are "upwind" or you may get a dose of "galvanized poisoning".... not a good thing.....

You could burn the pipe out first... or have it sand blasted... The inside...
 
The greatest risk is from fumes released during the welding.

You can use muriatic acid to remove the galvanizing from the weld area prior to welding.
 
got one rack built still have to make the guides for it and it will have one more rack
What materials do you use to build the rack?  If I had to guess, it looks like you built the outside square, then put the support down the center then (painstakingly) put every cross bar.  Is that about right?

You do beautiful works.  thanks again fro sharing the pictures.
 
I drove past the BIG propane dealer the other day......

His yard is FULL of propane tanks that have gone through the fires here.... I'd bet they are cheap.... burned and all..... smoke covered.... paint blisters....
Omak Dave you wouldn't happen to know the name of that place do you? Been looking for one locally and can't find them.
 
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